2017 Mazda 6 2.2L Diesel · GD66 VXG

The MOT history for this 2017 Mazda 6 presents a largely clean roadworthiness record across its seven documented tests from 2019 through 2025, with no failures or refusals recorded and the most recent test on 23 June 2025 returning a pass with no advisories or defects. The only items of note across the entire testing history are advisory notices, all relating to front tyre wear recorded in 2021 and again in 2023, with the intervening 2022 test and the 2024 test both returning clean. The pattern of front tyre advisories appearing roughly every other year, rather than every year, is consistent with typical front axle wear on a front-wheel-drive saloon and does not point to a suspension or geometry defect in itself, though the repetition warrants attention to wheel alignment, particularly camber and toe settings, as an underlying contributor. With 55,617 miles recorded over a nine-year lifespan, the vehicle has covered approximately 6,180 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the average usage range for a car of this age and type. There are no significant gaps in the testing history, with annual tests recorded consistently from 2019 onwards, indicating the car has remained in regular use and on the road throughout this period. The mileage progression between tests appears steady and proportionate to the intervals, with no evidence of long periods off the road or sudden spikes that might suggest clocking, heavy trip use, or extended standing time. This continuity of use is mechanically favourable, as it reduces the likelihood of issues associated with prolonged inactivity such as seized brake calipers, deteriorated coolant, perished rubber components, and moisture accumulation in the fuel system. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any structural, brake, suspension, or exhaust advisories across the full testing history is a positive indicator, though the absence of MOT advisories does not constitute proof of current mechanical condition. The most relevant areas to inspect given this record are the front tyres and the suspension geometry that influences their wear pattern. On a test drive, pay particular attention to steering behaviour: any pulling to one side, vibration through the steering wheel at speed, or uneven steering effort could indicate misalignment or worn front suspension components such as wishbone bushes, track rod ends, or top mounts. Listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension over speed bumps, uneven road surfaces, and when turning into driveways, as these are classic symptoms of worn anti-roll bar drop links, bottom ball joints, or front coil spring seats, all common failure points on higher-mileage Mazda 6 models. Check for uneven inner or outer tyre wear on the fronts specifically, as the 2021 and 2023 advisories noted edge wear on both front tyres, which can be symptomatic of incorrect tracking, worn suspension bushes, or sagging springs rather than simple tyre age. Given that both tyre advisories were recorded on the inner edges of the front tyres, it is worth requesting a printout of the current wheel alignment settings or having a four-wheel alignment check carried out as a condition of purchase, since inner-edge wear patterns frequently point to excessive negative camber or worn lower suspension bushes. On the test drive, feel for any vagueness or delay in steering response, particularly around the straight-ahead position, and listen for any creaking or groaning from the front axle over low-speed manoeuvres such as parking. Additionally, inspect the underside of the front brake calipers and discs for any signs of binding, uneven pad wear, or corrosion, as the lack of brake-related advisories in the MOT history does not preclude current issues, particularly given the vehicle's age. Beyond the front axle, the Mazda 6 is known for occasional rear subframe mounting point corrosion and exhaust mid-section deterioration in higher-mileage examples, so a thorough visual inspection of the underbody, paying particular attention to box-section seams, suspension mounting points, and the exhaust system from the catalytic converter rearward, is advisable before purchase.